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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.26, 1,048.93 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.26, 1,048.93 and 534.96 is: 802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.26 : 1,048.93 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.26/1,048.93 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.26x = 1,048.93 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.26x = 561,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,134.26/699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.47

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